Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 1+ years

Education High school or equivalent

Category Consulting & Advisory

About this role

Amazon is hiring an EHS Specialist / Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) for a site in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role drives safety program excellence by conducting daily safety audits, investigating incidents, assessing risks, and delivering training to build a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily safety audits and risk assessments
Conduct incident investigations
Deliver engaging safety training to associates
Champion continuous improvement initiatives
Support emergency response at the site

Technical Overview

This role focuses on execution of EHS processes: safety program implementation, audit and investigation workflows, risk assessment, and continuous improvement. It also emphasizes emergency response support and maintaining First Aid, CPR, and AED readiness (or obtaining within 3 weeks if missing).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Environmental Health & Safety professional (1+ year) who can lead safety program execution through daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments. They build trust with frontline associates and leadership to reinforce safety culture through coaching, communication, and safety training, and they can support emergency response readiness with First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Must-Have Skills

High school or equivalent1+ year in environmental Health & SafetyMust be available to work flexible shifts including daysnights and/or weekends.

Required Skills

Workplace Health & Safety (WHSS)Safety program implementationdata-driven strategiesdaily safety auditsincident investigationsrisk assessmentssafety trainingcontinuous improvement initiativessafety culturesafety championemergency responseFirst AidCPRAED

Hard Skills

Workplace Health & Safety (WHSS)Safety program implementationData-driven strategiesDaily safety auditsIncident investigationsRisk assessmentsSafety training deliveryContinuous improvement initiativesSafety best practicesSafety data analysis and narrative developmentEmergency response supportFirst AidCPRAEDNew York City Fire Department (NYC Fire Department) site requirements

Soft Skills

Safety culture leadershipAssociate advocacyCommunicationCoachingPositive reinforcementRelationship buildingInfluencing positive changeProactive mindsetCollaboration across levels of organization

Certifications

Preferred

American Heart Association certification in First AidCPRand AEDAmerican Red Cross certification in First AidCPRand AED

Industry & Role

Industry Workplace Health & Safety

Job Function Implement workplace health and safety programs and practices to improve safety outcomes and culture.

Role Subtype Health and Safety Specialist

Keywords for Your Resume

EHS SpecialistEnvironment Health & SafetyEnvironmental Health & SafetyWorkplace Health & Safety SpecialistWorkplace Health & Safety (WHSS)daily safety auditsincident investigationsrisk assessmentssafety trainingsafety programcontinuous improvementsafety culturesafety championFirst AidCPRAEDAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Red Crossemergency responseassociate wellbeingNew York City Fire Department

Deal Breakers

Must have High school or equivalent, Must have a minimum of 1 year in environmental Health & Safety, Must be able to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

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